Summer berry rippled panna cotta

Feel like you're visiting Italy when you tuck into this classic creamy dessert. With delicate vanilla notes and a fresh and vibrant fruity topping, it's the perfect chilled dessert for summer that everyone will love.

Puddings
Panna cotta topped with summer berries and a sprig of mint
  • Preparation time 20 minutes (prep. time)
  • Cooking time 20 minutes (cooking time)
  • Serves 4

Ingredients

For the panna cotta

  • 250ml double cream
  • 250ml milk
  • 3 sheets gelatine
  • 75g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

 

 

For the compote

  • 350g fresh mixed berries
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 50ml water

Method

  1. For the compote, place the berries, sugar and water into a pan over a low heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Continue to simmer gently for five minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, the berries start to soften slightly and release some juice.   
  3. Place to one side to cool.
  4. For the panna cotta, place the gelatine sheets in enough water to cover and leave to soak. 
  5. Warm the cream, milk, vanilla and sugar in a pan over a low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
  6. Strain the liquid from the gelatine and squeeze to remove any excess. 
  7. Stir the gelatine into the warm cream mix until it's fully dissolved. 
  8. Pour the mix into your ramekins or pudding basins.  
  9. Using a teaspoon, take some of the juice from the compote and gently drizzle into the panna cotta to achieve the ripple.
  10. Place into the fridge to set before turning out onto your serving plate and garnishing with the homemade compote.